News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
In a recent statement, a UK minister Andrea Leadsom caused outrage after defending Brexit checks as the ‘price you pay for being a sovereign state again,’ as British businesses struggle with new checks on imports. Here’s the full story. The British Government’s Reputation The British government has been accused of being many things: corrupt, out … Read more
In the latest development of her ongoing legal battle, Shamima Begum’s initial bid to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court has been rejected. Here’s the full story. Islamic State Shamima Begum, the 24-year-old who, when aged 15, travelled to Syria to join Islamic State, has sought to challenge the subsequent … Read more
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s remarks hinting at an October general election, alongside fiscal considerations and diplomatic engagements, have led to more questions than answers over the timing of the coming general election. Here’s the full story. Moving On The Conservatives have been desperate to move on from a week of scandal, plots and disappointing economic realities. Without … Read more
In the grand race of progress, not every town is sprinting towards the future. Some are taking a leisurely stroll, while others seem to have sat down on a bench, possibly next to a statue of someone famous once from there. Here’s a countdown to the 15 UK towns that time, technology, and possibly even … Read more
Not all experiences sparkle with the promise of unforgettable memories. Some, unfortunately, leave visitors wondering if they’d have had more fun watching paint dry. Here’s a countdown to the 18 most disappointing UK attractions, according to the bemused, bewildered, and downright bored visitors. Get ready for a tour of the underwhelming and overpriced. 18. The … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of British business, some companies have weathered storms, while others have found themselves drifting far from their original charted courses. From iconic brands that have lost their lustre to industry titans that have veered off track, here’s a countdown of 18 British companies which are decidedly not what they used to … Read more
Despite major controversies, a major Tory donor has appeared on the honours list to be knighted on the Prime Minister’s recommendation. Sunak’s Honor List Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has recommended that major Tory donors be honoured despite recent controversies. Tory Donor Reputation Some of the Conservative Party’s biggest-ever donors are on the list to be … Read more
The Labour Party has announced a brand new scheme to tackle immigration in response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill. Labour’s Counter-Terrorism Plans After the Conservative’s controversial Rwanda scheme finally got passed into British law, the Labour Party responded with a plan of its own. Starmer’s Rwanda Alternative After months of criticism from the … Read more
After years of planning and fighting for the Rwanda scheme to be made law, Labour has promised to rip up those plans if elected this year. Labour’s Promise on Rwanda Scheme Labour has ensured the public that if it were voted into power, it would not allow Rwanda flights to take off as planned. Sunak’s … Read more
Keir Starmer has pledged to rip up the government’s Rwanda scheme and instead use the money to form a specialist force. The new unit will be given powers similar to those of the counter-terror police. Plans to Divert Funds The Labour party wants to use £75m of the government’s allocation to the Rwanda scheme to … Read more